The Advent Conspiracy
Did you know that Americans will spend about 450 billion dollars on Christmas this year?
0.02% of that number - about 10 billion dollars - could solve the world's water crisis.
Visit the Advent Conspiracy website to learn more about the movement - and check out several videos on YouTube suitable for use in bible study, worship, or other ministry setting. A related site, rethinkingchristmas.com provides ideas for creative gift-giving, including the clean water gift card.
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December 2010 West Virginia United Methodist
In this issue....
Rev. Amanda Gayle Reed shares how her journey - from skeptic to pastor - might help us invite emerging adults into the church.
Other stories highlight scouting ministries and a new task force focused on enhancing the relationship between Conference and WV Wesleyan College.
Read the full-color, web-enhanced edition of the West Virginia United Methodist online here.
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Burlington UM Family Services needs you! 
The Christmas Wish List 2010 for community-based services in Burlington United Methodist Family Services, Inc. is now available for viewing at bumfs.org. The list gives clothing sizes for children who are in foster care, as well as a list of toys kids have asked for.
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Giving is worship
Another video has been posted on the Giving is Worship page: wvumc.org/giw for you to use in your church setting to help provide context for apportionments and connectional giving. It features Clendenin United Methodist Church, which has nearly tripled their payout so far in 2010. Thank you for your faithfulness!
Share your church fair share giving turnaround story; email us here.
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Medicare Part D sign-up deadline
Medicare eligible retirees need to sign up for Medicare Part D by December 31, 2010. Please be aware of this deadline, as the West Virginia Annual Conference will end prescription drug coverage for Medicare eligible retirees on that date. Questions? Contact Jim Berner at 1-800-788-3746, ext. 35.
End of year Church Remittances deadline
The deadline to send in your church's 2010 Remittances is January 7, 2011 at noon. Please download this instruction sheet for submitting.
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